Rio de Janeiro City Center Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Hotel Novo Mundo

8.2 / 10

(3042 Reviews)

From 39$
Pompeu Rio Hotel

6.3 / 10

(143 Reviews)

From 22$
Hotel Meu Cantinho (Adults Only)

7.9 / 10

(668 Reviews)

From 31$
Hotel Atlantico Prime

7.2 / 10

(23578 Reviews)

From 23$
Hotel Sheik (Adults Only)

7.8 / 10

(1177 Reviews)

From 43$

Visitors highly rated B&B Hotel Rio Copacabana Posto 5 (rating: 8.4/10) with an outdoor swimming pool, a business centre, and shopping service, set a 5-minute walk from Le Boy Disco. It costs 111US$ per night. Another top property is Arena Ipanema Hotel (rating: 8.2/10) offering a pool area and a fitness suite on site. Other best central places to stay include Esuites Hotel Recreio Shopping, B&B Hotel Rio De Janeiro Norte, and Royalty Rio Hotel.

Best Hotels in Rio de Janeiro Downtown

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Hotel Novo Mundo Pompeu Rio Hotel Hotel Meu Cantinho (Adults Only) Hotel Atlantico Prime Hotels in Rio de Janeiro City Centre With Parking Hotel Sheik (Adults Only) Hotel Pouso Real Hotel Golden Park Rio De Janeiro Aeroporto Hotels in Rio de Janeiro City Centre With Swimming Pool Selina Lapa Rio De Janeiro Hotel Hotel & Hostel Villa Santana Americas Granada Hotel

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8.2
Very good
3042 Reviews

Hotel Novo Mundo

📍 Praia Do Flamengo 20

From 39$

The 4-star Hotel Novo Mundo is placed in Rio de Janeiro, not far from the Enormous Flamengo Urban Park. There are meeting rooms, a slide projector and printers at the venue.

The accommodation is situated in Flamengo district, near the urban mansion "Catete Palace". The science Museum of Tomorrow is about 10 minutes' drive from the establishment. A short driving distance to the massive Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is a perk for guests staying at Hotel Novo Mundo.

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6.3
Good
143 Reviews

Pompeu Rio Hotel

📍 Rua Camerino, 15

From 22$

Boasting bureau de change, storage for belongings and a vending machine, Pompeu Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro is located just 1.5 km from Avenida Presidente Vargas. Situated in Centro district, the venue is set 1.3 km from the Benedictine Sao Bento Monastery Abbey.

The accommodation is set close to Institute of Research and New Black Memory and within 450 metres of Presidente Vargas underground station. The city centre of Rio de Janeiro can be reached in 20 minutes on foot. Pedra do Sal is also located near the hotel. The thoughtfully conceived Museu do Amanha Science Museum is just a few minutes' drive away.

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7.9
Very good
668 Reviews

Hotel Meu Cantinho (Adults Only)

📍 Rua Da Constituicao, 30

From 31$

Located a few minutes' drive from Maracana, Hotel Meu Cantinho Rio de Janeiro offers 27 cosy rooms. Presidente Vargas underground station is a 5-minute walk away.

The venue is set 1.9 km from AquaRio Aquarium, about 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Cultural Center of the Bank of Brazil is 950 metres away from the love accommodation. The Elegant, 18th-century Carioca Aqueduct is also located near the hotel.

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Hotels in Rio de Janeiro City Centre With Parking

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7.2
Good
23578 Reviews

Hotel Atlantico Prime

📍 Rua Do Resende 87

From 23$

The 4-star Hotel Atlantico Prime Rio de Janeiro is set 4.4 km from Maracana and 2.8 km from Guanabara Bay. Set within reach of the 18th - century Carioca Aqueduct, the venue features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of Brazilian cuisine.

The accommodation is located 1 km from the centre of Rio de Janeiro and a couple of minutes' drive from the public AquaRio Aquarium. The hotel is located next to Igreja de Sao Goncalo Garcia e Sao Jorge.

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7.8
Very good
1177 Reviews

Hotel Sheik (Adults Only)

📍 Avenida Gomes Freire 55

From 43$

Located 600 metres from Largo da Carioca, the 2-star Hotel Sheik Rio de Janeiro offers air-conditioned rooms within a 15-minute walk of Central do Brasil. Guests can enjoy free Wi Fi in the rooms, as well as a free private carpark and a Jacuzzi on site.

The venue is set in Centro district, 500 metres from Presidente Vargas underground station. It is 2 km to the centre of Rio de Janeiro. The massive Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is also located near the accommodation. You can get to Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria in a few minutes by car.

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Hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Airport nearby ✈️ Galeao, Santos Dumont
Average Price 💰 132$
Hotels in Rio de Janeiro 🏨 3888
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 59117
Landmarks nearby 📍 Pedra da Gavea, Sao Bento Monastery, Parque Lage, Instituto Moreira Salles, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Family Hotel 👪 Hotel Novo Mundo
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Pompeu Rio Hotel
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Hotel Meu Cantinho (Adults Only)

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7.1
Good
10473 Reviews

Hotel Pouso Real

📍 Rua Do Rezende, 35

From 20$

The excellent Hotel Pouso Real Rio de Janeiro is a 3-star venue set 500 metres from the massive Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian featuring a bar and a spacious seating area. The property is set in Centro district, within easy reach of the Elegant, 18th-century Carioca Aqueduct.

This accommodation is in a 17-minute walk from Marina Da Gloria. It's a 15-minute walk from here to the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Fundicao Progresso Music Hotel is close to the venue.

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Hotels in Rio de Janeiro City Centre With Swimming Pool

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8.2
Very good
1427 Reviews

Hotel Golden Park Rio De Janeiro Aeroporto

📍 Rua Do Russel 374 Gloria

From 46$

The 3-star Golden Park Rio De Janeiro Aeroporto Hotel is ideally located in proximity to Marina Da Gloria and offers views over the city. This venue has an outdoor pool as well as free self parking, allergy free rooms and a solarium.

The urban mansion "Catete Palace" is 1 km from the accommodation, and Cinelandia Square is less than 1.4 km away. It takes 30 minutes on foot to get to Rio de Janeiro city centre. National Library is minutes' drive from the pleasant hotel.

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8.4
Very good
1638 Reviews

Selina Lapa Rio De Janeiro Hotel

📍 Rua Visc. De Maranguape, 9 - Centro

From 16$

Selina Lapa Rio De Janeiro Hotel is just 500 metres away from Santa Teresa Tram and features a terrace and a restaurant. The venue provides views of the mountain, while 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security service and shopping service are available.

Located in Centro district, this accommodation is 750 metres from Gloria tube station and close to Cinelandia Square. A short stroll of 10 minutes will take you to Appai. Fundicao Progresso Music Hotel is also located near the property. Cultural Center of the Bank of Brazil is a few minutes' drive away.

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7.3
Good
1780 Reviews

Hotel & Hostel Villa Santana

📍 Rua Vinte De Abril 12

From 14$

The 2-star Hostel Villa Santana Rio de Janeiro boasts proximity to Centro Cultural Light within just 1.2 km away. Private car parking is available nearby as well.

Located in Centro district, this hotel is 600 metres from Central tube station and close to Praca da Cruz Vermelha. The property lies within 25 minutes' walk of the urban mansion "Catete Palace". The 1800s park "Campo de Santana" is also located near the hotel. Central do Brasil is just a short drive away.

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8.4
Very good
6168 Reviews

Americas Granada Hotel

📍 Avenida Gomes Freire, 530 - Centro

From 36$

Americas Granada Hotel is located in a tourist area of Rio de Janeiro in 10 minutes walking distance from Escadaria Selaron Stairway. Guests can enjoy high-speed Internet access throughout the venue, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and a sun deck on site.

The accommodation is set in Centro district, within easy reach of the Elegant, 18th-century Carioca Aqueduct. The hotel is stationed only 1.1 km from the ornate Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro. This business property is across from Santa Teresa Neighborhood.

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8.3
Very good
862 Reviews

Hotel Monte Castelo

📍 Rua Candido Mendes 201

From 42$

Placed only a short driving distance from Santa Teresa Cinema, Hotel Monte Castelo Rio de Janeiro offers amenities, such as a lending library, a bar and a flat screen TV. The accommodation is located 3.5 km from the 3.5 - million - liter AquaRio Aquarium and 5 minutes by car from the science Museum of Tomorrow.

The venue lies in a residential area of Rio de Janeiro, within 20 minutes' walk of the city centre. Attractions within walking distance include Escadaria Selaron and Igreja de Nossa Senhora Mae da Divina Providencia.

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8.4
Very good
589 Reviews

Belga Hotel

📍 Rua Das Andradas, 129

From 47$

Belga Hotel Rio de Janeiro is an elegant 3-star accommodation, set in proximity to Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria. The venue is 0.8 km away from Cultural Center of the Bank of Brazil and 2 km from Modern Art Museum.

The property is located near Correios Cultural Center, about 200 metres from Uruguaiana tube station. It takes 20 minutes on foot to get to Rio de Janeiro city centre. Belga Hotel is a short ride from the 3.5 - million - liter AquaRio Aquarium.

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7.6
Very good
3127 Reviews

Rede Andrade Lapa Hotel

📍 Rua Riachuelo, 242

From 28$

Notable for its location 850 metres away from the Elegant, 18th - century Carioca Aqueduct in Centro district, the venue is placed within 15 minutes' walk of the 1800s park "Campo de Santana". Boasting location next to Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant, the accommodation offers 100 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

The centre of Rio de Janeiro can be reached within a 10-minute walk. The hotel is located next to Estatua de Frederic Chopin. Go Inn Rio De Janeiro Lapa is a short ride from the 3.5 - million - liter AquaRio Aquarium.

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7.1
Good
1783 Reviews

Gallant Hotel

📍 Rua Joaquim Palhares, 411

From 49$

The 3-star Gallant Hotel Rio de Janeiro is a business accommodation comprising 112 air-conditioned rooms within a few minutes drive from Maracana. The venue is set 1.6 km from Sambadrome Stadium, about 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Rio de Janeiro.

Situated in Zona Norte district, the hotel is set 4.2 km from the giant mountaintop statue "Corcovado Christ the Redeemer". The property is also next door to Solar, and near a tube station.

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8.2
Very good
1111 Reviews

Arosa Rio Hotel

📍 Avenida Henrique Valadares 150

From 44$

Arosa Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro is a 4-star designer venue featuring air-conditioned rooms within a 13-minute walk from Sambadrome Stadium. The property is located 1 km from the centre of Rio de Janeiro and a couple of minutes' drive from Marina Da Gloria.

This property offers accommodation in Centro district with nearby access to Rua Dias Ferreira. The 1800s park "Campo de Santana" is about 12 minutes away by foot.

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8.6
Excellent
2161 Reviews

Saionara Hotel

📍 Rua Do Matoso, 11

From 48$

Saionara Hotel Rio de Janeiro, located 1.8 km from Maracana, offers guests a free car park, a sauna and a Jacuzzi. Situated in Zona Norte district, the venue is set 4.3 km from the Art Deco statue "Corcovado Christ the Redeemer".

The accommodation boasts a perfect location 5 minutes' walk from Rio de Janeiro Flag Square train station. It's a 15-minute walk from here to the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Sao Januario Stadium is also a short drive away.

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Rio de Janeiro City Center Hotels FAQ
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Which good central hotels in Rio de Janeiro would you recommend?
If you're searching for the best place to stay, centralhotels.net offers 208 central deals to select from. You may like Novotel Rio De Janeiro Parque Olimpico (rating: 7.8/10), a nice hotel located 650 metres from HSBC Arena. It costs 65US$ per night. As an alternative, you may book Hotel Atlantico Travel Copacabana (rating: 8.0/10) for 46US$ per night. This perfect accommodation provides concierge service, cots and a business centre on site. Other popular central hotels include Prodigy Santos Dumont, Atlantico Sul Hotel and Fairmont Rio De Janeiro Copacabana.
What are the top budget central hotels in Rio de Janeiro?
For a budget-conscious traveller to Rio de Janeiro there are 87 central options for consideration. We recommend Ibis Rio De Janeiro Nova America rated 8.0/10 as one of the best budget Rio de Janeiro properties because of its price (from 12US$ per night). It offers a business centre, a special menu and ironing, as well as express check-out, 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry. Alternatively, book Hotel Vermont Ipanema rated 7.4/10 for 74US$ per night. It offers newspaper service, cots and a business centre, as well as a business centre, a meeting room and meeting rooms on site. Other popular venues include Ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Nova America, Oceano Copacabana Hotel and Pousada Marambaia Cafe.

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